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Forum: Singapore
Mar 25th 2019, 6:14 am
Replies: 0
Views: 2,235
Posted By EK28

Engineer needing advice

Good evening everyone. Currently working in the Middle East for a large engineering consultants. Looking to make a move to Asia as I’m growing tired of life here, although work where I am is...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 4th 2019, 4:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 14,974
Posted By EK28

Re: Riyadh Schools and Compounds

You don’t really have a choice of schools. Either you want British Curriculum with British teachers (BISR), American Curriculum with some American teachers (AISR) or Australian kind of British but...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 14th 2019, 3:58 am
Replies: 11
Views: 15,505
Posted By EK28

Re: Advice on living near Diplomatic Quarters Riyadh

By the way living on the DQ will be a nightmare for your wife and child. There isn’t much going on and because expat women can’t drive yet she won’t be able to easily get around to other...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 14th 2019, 3:55 am
Replies: 11
Views: 15,505
Posted By EK28

Re: Advice on living near Diplomatic Quarters Riyadh

You need to choose your compound carefully. Traffic isn’t a real consideration in a Riyadh. It’s so unpredictable that a normal 15 minute journey that I take every day to work can triple because...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 12th 2017, 4:50 am
Replies: 11
Views: 7,125
Posted By EK28

Re: Moving to Riyadh

You can get a 3 bed villa in Kingdom Compound for 200k. It's older compared to Al Bustan and California but it is well established and there is a good community here, plenty of western expats. Prices...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Nov 17th 2017, 12:06 am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,082
Posted By EK28

Re: Just a few questions....honest

Thanks for the info about the car. The car is not negotiable for me. I’ve been without one for 3 years and relying on private drivers or the school bus to get to work. It’s about freedom for me...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Nov 10th 2017, 11:13 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,082
Posted By EK28

Re: Just a few questions....honest

Thank you for the info HKG3. I will have a look at Tung Chung. I did like the look of Kennedy Town and Quarry Bay on the island but I'm worried it will be overly busy. We currently live in a compound...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Nov 9th 2017, 10:25 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,082
Posted By EK28

Re: Just a few questions....honest

Thanks for the reply.

Sorry I should say local hire is someone (normally a teacher) hired on their spouse's visa. So here in the Middle East because I applied for a job while holding a visa...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 8th 2017, 11:18 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 12,993
Posted By EK28

Re: Riyadh

I live in Riyadh with my husband and a 1 year old. He has all in salary of 45k a month plus I earn around 14k a month. We do get help towards housing allowance (included in the 45k) plus medical...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Nov 8th 2017, 10:41 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,082
Posted By EK28

Just a few questions....honest

I'm sorry if any of these have been asked before. I have been using the search button but just to get a bit of advice from veterans in Hong Kong.

We are considering a transfer to Hong Kong from...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 18th 2017, 6:16 am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,274
Posted By EK28

Re: Compounds in Riyadh

Kingdom Compound have one beds for around 100k. Plenty of singles here as well as families. Big mix of nationalities but plenty Westerners if that is your thing. Think you can also get 6 month leases...
Forum: Singapore
Jun 18th 2017, 6:13 am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,314
Posted By EK28

Local Hire Teachers

Does anyone know of any international schools that give free or discounted places to local hire teachers? I was told Tanglin Trust used to give a discount of 50% but not sure if that is still the...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2017, 8:02 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,240
Posted By EK28

Re: Saudi Family visit visa

In all seriousness is there. Multiple entry visa for families? We wanted to do a trip outside the Kingdom but was going to tag it on the end their visit as we didn't think they would get back in
Forum: Middle East
Jan 7th 2017, 10:54 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,240
Posted By EK28

Re: Saudi Family visit visa

Thanks for that sicklyman. I'll hold off till March just in case.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 4th 2017, 12:13 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,240
Posted By EK28

Re: Saudi Family visit visa

Haven't started the process yet as they aren't planning to visit until May. Do you think I should apply soon or will the visa expire before they travel?
Forum: Middle East
Jan 1st 2017, 12:52 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,240
Posted By EK28

Re: Saudi Family visit visa

Thanks for the quick reply. That's a relief! Didn't fancy sending documents to the UK from the US
Forum: Middle East
Dec 31st 2016, 10:31 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,240
Posted By EK28

Saudi Family visit visa

Husband and I lived in Saudi and my parents want to come visit us. Does anyone know or have any experience of applying for a visit visa for parents when they don't live in their country of birth? My...
Forum: Middle East
May 5th 2015, 5:30 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By EK28

Re: Potentially relocating to KSA - Few queries

My husband works as an engineer out in Riyadh. Is really enjoying the challenges and the people he works with are supportive. He has management responsibilities aswell. He plays football after work...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 28th 2015, 8:06 am
Replies: 1
Views: 702
Posted By EK28

Supply teaching

Does anyone know the deal with supply teaching in Riyadh? British trained primary teacher but not looking for full time work so supply seemed best. Is there supply available? I know there is BISR but...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 25th 2014, 6:02 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
Posted By EK28

Re: Visit Visa Saudi

Hopefully it won't take too long then! Thanks for your replies. Also wondering do I need to apply for my iqama do I need to be in KSA or does it need to be applied for in home country (i.e UK).
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 19th 2014, 2:30 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
Posted By EK28

Re: Visit Visa Saudi

Thanks. Yeah I guessed Muslims wouldn't celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. I'm a teacher so I get holidays off. Hopefully his Iqama won't take long. A few days would be ideal!
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 18th 2014, 4:24 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
Posted By EK28

Visit Visa Saudi

Big countdown on for our move.

Just a quick question. Does my husband have to wait until he gets his iqama before he can get a visit visa for me?

He is leaving in Feb and I was hoping to...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 28th 2014, 6:13 am
Replies: 26
Views: 9,420
Posted By EK28

Re: Housing in Riyadh!

Thanks for that. My husband has free shared villa accommodation for as long as he needs but incase we decide to move off compound wanted to know how easy this would be to find places.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 28th 2014, 4:42 am
Replies: 26
Views: 9,420
Posted By EK28

Re: Housing in Riyadh!

smilingcamel how did you find your housing? I see there is Saudi Dubizzle but it seems alot of it in Arabic. Are there any decent websites where you can look at possibilities?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 27th 2014, 7:07 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,472
Posted By EK28

Re: Housing in Saudi

Ur getting 375k a year in rent? Well that's worrying me slightly. Brilliant
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